Adlington Primary School
Chorley, PR7 4JA · Lancashire · primary school
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156th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Adlington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Newspaper Club, Phonics Fun, Young Voices, Football Club, Multi-skills sports, Dance with Funky Lou, Fantastic Book Awards Clubs, and Gardening Club. They also learn judo, fencing, and tag-rugby, and visit Imagine That!, Adlington Library, and Astley Hall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 123 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Adlington Primary School
Overview
Adlington Primary School is described as a "friendly school where everyone is welcome," fostering a "warm and caring environment" that allows pupils to flourish. The report highlights that pupils are "proud to attend" and benefit from "kind and supportive relationships with staff," resulting in high levels of happiness and safety. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with exceptional personal development, though minor curriculum adjustments are required in specific subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils’ "personal development is exceptional," supported by a "wealth of activities" including clubs, charity work, and cultural experiences that prepare them for "life in a modern British society."
- Leaders have designed a "suitably broad and ambitious curriculum" with a logical order of learning, helping pupils "make connections in their learning and develop a rich body of subject knowledge."
- Reading is a "high priority," with staff ensuring books are "closely matched to their phonics knowledge," leading to pupils developing a "real love of reading."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "learn the curriculum successfully alongside their classmates."
- Governors provide a "robust level of challenge to leaders," and staff feel "valued" with considerations for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," leaders have not designed the curriculum well enough to enable pupils to "connect aspects of new learning with what they already know and can do," hindering deeper understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with "stringent procedures" in place, well-trained staff, and close liaison with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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